Site Details
Barletta, Castle
| Field Name | Contents |
|---|---|
| Title (variant) | (none or unknown) |
| Description | Four-sided building with pentagonal bastions at the corners and a square courtyard. All sides are encircled by a moat. The elevation has three levels with a scarped base and simple moldings and a battlement at the top. Medieval halls are covered by cross vaults, while the bastions hide large circular casemates and cisterns. |
| Type | Castle |
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| Period | |
| Notes | Military jail in the second half of the 19th Century. Today hosts the Civic Museum and Library. |